Minimising side effects of TB drugs
Have someone in the family who is 89 years old and has just gotten diagnosed with non infectious lungs TB. Taking TB drugs but strong side effects such as nausea and revulsion to food are there. Looking for remedies to minimise the side effects. Please advise if you know. Also if you know how long do they persist, please share. more
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Dear chaaya mam understand ur concern..due to her age... she would be feeling strong side effects of drug.... simple measures r been advised during such drug dosage...while consuming rifampcin..isoniazid...ethambutol and pyrazinamide....... drs do advise strong antacids to prevent acidity and reflux of acid..... in medical term called as gastritis and gastro..esophageal reflux disease (gerd).. simple measures can be tried.. as every human being body takes time to adjust drug effects.. according toe body metabolic rate....according to body surface area...drugs need to be taken..consideration points would be wt and abdominal girth gives idea advise..... 1)avoid late night food..reduce oily and spicy foods.. 2)whenever drugs taken avoid supine position means sleeping position...should be in standing and sitting position....increase her walk after drug consumption at least half an hr.... 3)while sleeping keep her bed elevated by keeping blocks below bed at head side.. 4)drug dosage try to complete before 8-9pm...milk is best substitute as antacids so make use of it..... 5)try consumption of green vegetables and highly coloured food such as beet...parsley.. carrot... raddish...broccoli etc......fruits important diet.. just remember body does make adjustment we just need a patience and increase the confidence of patients..... so no need to worry.... its earlier phase.....keep faith....everything will be alright.... god bless u.. more
Apr 20
Nowadays the TB bacteria are all resistant to anti TB medications. These also attack the good bacteria in the gut needed for assimilation of nutrition. For an 89 year old only palliative care is advisable. The patient should be given adequate nutrition from his favourite food and allowed to bask in sunlight and light exercise. It is possible that the TB has been contracted earlier and has been diagnosed only now. The patient must be made to feel optimistic and happy and afforded the company of his favourite family/friends. You could instead approach an Ayurvedic physician. L.Kalavathi Retd. Bank Official Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 20/04/2017 more
Apr 20
The patient can not only be cured of all the side effects, but could also be helped to champion the other major comorbidities (additional ailments). Can you share the patient's reports on Whatsapp with us? Our no. is 9250145799. Priya & Pankaj more
Apr 19
